Cary State Forest – Bryceville, Fl

Can you imagine being one of seven campsites in a national park?  That’s right; this campground only has seven sites nestled among the pine trees that tower over 90 ft tall.  Each site is so removed from the other, making you feel like you are the only one in the park.  The individual sites are the most spacious I have seen in a national forest.  There is a concrete pad – a big plus for us, a firepit with two wooden benches, and an oversized picnic table.  To top it off, it has water and electricity. It’s like someone fulfilled a camper’s wish list.  If you think where is the downside, it would be the occasional sound of a passing train blowing its horn blaring, “Here I come.”  Thankfully, it is not frequent, and the pluses outweigh the negative.

One of the many things I like about traveling the country is the opportunity to see friends and family you don’t often get to visit.  The opportunity arose this time.  I don’t have many friends, but those I have are a blessing to me and are very dear.  They are the kind of friend you may not have seen in several years, but it is like no time has lapsed between the two of you when you see them or call.  I met Mari Anne when my son was in 5^th grade.  He just celebrated his 32^nd birthday.  I have not physically seen her in about five years.  Some people may find it uncomfortable meeting after such a long time. For us, it was like slipping into your favorite fuzzy slippers, giving you the feeling of warmth and being happy.  Traveling allows us to make side trips when friends and family are not far from our traveling path.  We plan on stopping by next year as we travel up the east coast.